Trains from Basildon to Preston

Basildon to Preston train information

Which train company can I use?

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train from Basildon (East of England) to Preston (North West England). The services on board will change depending on the train provider.

How long is the train?

The duration to travel to Preston from Basildon can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes. There are 202 miles between both cities.

How much does it costs?

Prices will vary depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Basildon to Preston train tickets

Basildon - Preston prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Basildon to Preston by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Basildon to Preston trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Basildon and Preston by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Preston to Basildon and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Basildon - Preston train tickets

The easiest way to spend less on your Basildon Preston train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several trips. But is it really profitable when taking the train from Basildon to Preston? Use your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a Basildon Preston ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of trips needed across the year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 2 trips from Basildon to Preston (one way journey).

What is the cost of a railcard?

The cost to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a whole year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey